Here at @Hillsdale College K-12, we're proud to release a the new edition of our American History and Civics Curriculum, a primary-source driven approach to teaching the story of America to students K-12. The curriculum is full of accurate, engaging lessons woven into one cohesive American story—now available at no cost in a refreshed, beautifully redesigned format with additional resources to make teaching easier and more effective. It's written by some of the best teachers and has been used for decades in K-12 schools across the country. Now it's available at no cost to anyone who wishes to learn about the American story and great teaching. It's useful in any school setting and available now, in time for teachers and schools to review before the new academic year. Here's what we've produced: 📘American History Curriculum The Hillsdale K-12 American History Curriculum provides complete lesson plans in a simple, easy-to-follow format, clear connections between topics and assessments, and PDF downloads plus optional bound copies you can purchase. Each unit is supplemented with a carefully curated collection of primary sources, maps, images, and videos to help bring your lessons to life! 📕Civics Curriculum The Hillsdale K-12 Government & Civics curriculum provides middle and high school teachers with complete courses, Hillsdale College-vetted book, an online course, and resource recommendations. It also includes student-ready primary sources, sample assignments, activities, and assessments, a comprehensive introduction that outlines the curriculum’s principles, and offers pedagogical guidance and practical advice for adopting the program. 👩‍🏫Online Course (coming May 2026) What makes an excellent history or civics class? In this masterclass, learn from veteran teachers from across the nation as they use their knowledge and experience to bring Hillsdale's K-12 American History & Civics curriculum to life. Go beyond theory and into practice—covering everything from planning and storytelling to discussions, assessments, and classroom setup. Watch live model lessons unfold across all four grade bands (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12) and leave with fresh ideas, practical tools you can use immediately, and nearly 5 hours of professional development.

What a brilliant start to 2026, coming back to our vision of ‘all in, no learning lost’, further unpicking our knowledge of a simple model of teaching, and what strategies we can use from our teacher handbook to optimise communication and drive thought.#participationratio